Nintendo Wii U Operating instructions

Brand: Nintendo

Model: Wii U

Category: Touch screen monitors

Type: Operating instructions

Wii U

Operations Manual

MAB-W UP-S-UKV-C2

Wii U Documentation

................ 4

Types of Documentation ................. 4

Using Electronic Manuals ................ 4

Important Health and Safety

Information (Please read)

............ 5

Getting Started ........... 7

Component Names and Functions ... 7

Wii U Console ........................... 7

Wii U GamePad .......................... 8

Charging the Wii U GamePad ........ 11

How to Charge .......................... 11

Reading the Battery LED ................. 12

Turning the Power On / O ........... 13

Turning the Power On ................... 13

Turning the Power O ................... 14

Turning the Wii U GamePad

Screen O ............................... 14

Pairing Controllers .................. 15

Pairing Wii Remotes and

Other Controllers ........................ 15

Pairing a Wii U GamePad ................. 15

Positioning the Sensor Bar ........... 16

How to Position the Sensor Bar ........... 16

Play Environment ........................ 17

Settings ................. 18

System Settings ..................... 18

Conguring Settings ..................... 18

User Settings ........................ 19

Adding Users ............................ 19

Changing Users .......................... 19

How-To .................. 20

Transferring Software and Data ...... 20

Transferable Data ........................ 20

Preparing for the Transfer ................ 21

Transfer Procedure ....................... 21

Entering Text ........................ 24

Screen Layout ........................... 24

Available Keyboards ..................... 24

Calibrating Controllers .............. 25

Calibrating the Touch Screen ............. 25

Calibrating the Control Sticks ............ 25

Calibrating the Motion Controls .......... 25

Replacing and Removing Batteries ... 26

Wii U GamePad Battery .................. 26

Handling Used Batteries .................. 28

Wii U Console Battery .................... 29

Handling Used Lithium

Coin Cell Batteries ....................... 29

Troubleshooting ......... 30

Power and Temperature of Devices ....... 30

Charging and Batteries ................... 32

TV Display and Audio .................... 33

Wii U GamePad Display and

Touch Screen Response .................. 33

Controller Operations .................... 35

Requesting Repairs ...................... 36

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Contents

IMPORTANT: Please read this Operations Manual and accompanying Important Information booklet before use, paying careful attention to the health and safety information in

both documents. Please also make sure you read the health and safety information in the Health and Safety Information application on the Wii U Menu once the console has been

set up. If this product is to be used by young children, the documentation should be read and explained to them by an adult. Store all documentation in a safe place.

Parental Controls

You can restrict the ways in which children use the Wii U console, for example by restricting the use of software, purchases in Nintendo eShop, viewing of websites and other features.

During initial setup of the console, you will be asked to congure Parental Controls. Follow the on-screen instructions to set specic restrictions. To view or change Parental Controls

settings after the initial setup has been completed, select Parental Controls from the Wii U Menu.

The Parental Controls settings are protected by a PIN code that you are prompted to choose the rst time you congure Parental Controls.

For more information, please see the

Quick Start Guide.

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To prevent damage to your health, and accidents caused by re

or electric shock etc., make sure you read the contents of the

Health and Safety Information application on the Wii U Menu

and the

Important Information booklet packaged with

the console, and use the console as instructed.

Use of this product by children

Read the contents of the Health and Safety Information application on the Wii U Menu and the Important

Information booklet as well as any instruction manuals before use, and accompany your child or children

during their use of the console.

Perform regular checks

Perform regular checks of the console and its parts, for example making sure that the AC adapter cord or

plug is not damaged, that dust has not gathered between the AC adapter plug and socket outlet, that dust

has not collected in the air intake and air vents of the console, and so on.

If the system doesn’t operate properly

Review the Troubleshooting chapter of the manual (p. 30).

If a problem occurs

(If you notice any damage to the console, smoke or unusual sounds or smells etc.)

Turn o

Hold down the POWER Button for at least one second.

· You should touch only the POWER Button. Do not touch any other

part of the console.

Unplug

Unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket.

· Disconnect any connected peripherals as well.

Contact

Contact Nintendo Customer Support (see Important

Information booklet).

· Do not attempt to repair the console yourself. To do so could cause

injury.

Important Health and Safety Information (Please read)

Manuals packaged with the console

Quick Start Guide

Provides information on getting ready to use the Wii U™ console for the rst time.

Wii U Operations Manual (this manual)

Provides information on topics such as part names, recharging, System Settings options and

troubleshooting.

Important Information booklet

Contains important information regarding health and safety, warranties, support information,

disposal of the product and so on.

Manuals built in to the Wii U console

Wii U Electronic Manual

Includes detailed explanations on how to use Wii U features and pre-installed software.

Wii Menu Electronic Manual

Includes detailed explanations on how to use Wii Menu features and pre-installed software.

· In order to reduce the use of paper, we are moving our documentation to electronic formats.

Press the HOME Button on the Wii U GamePad while the Wii U Menu is displayed to open the HOME Menu,

then touch

. The Wii U Electronic Manual will appear.

· If you press the HOME Button while using a Wii U software title, touching will display the electronic manual

for that software instead.

· To close the manual, touch in the bottom left of the screen. The console will return to the screen it was

displaying before you pressed the HOME Button.

Electronic manual contentsHOME Menu

Touch or slide on the screen using the Wii U GamePad stylus (p. 9) to view the contents of the manual.

Change pageSelect items View page

Note that the screens and illustrations shown were taken during development and may dier from those found in

the nal product.

· To change the language of the electronic manual, select the option shown in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Types of Documentation

Using Electronic Manuals

Wii U Documentation

AC Adapter Warnings

Incorrect usage of the AC adapter could lead to re, electric shock, overheating or damage to

the AC adapter.

z The AC adapter should be plugged into a nearby, easily accessible socket.

z Do not use or place the AC adapter in hot places or places where heat can accumulate, such as:

• places that receive direct sunlight, or near sources of heat such as stoves and heaters

• on electric blankets or carpets with long bres

• on top of AV equipment

• outdoors or in hot cars

z Do not use the AC adapter in places which have high humidity or where water might leak.

Additionally, do not handle it with dirty or greasy hands.

z Do not place any items containing liquids such as vases on top of the AC adapter.

z Ensure that the AC plug is fully inserted into the wall socket.

z Be sure to connect the AC adapter to the correct voltage (230V).

z Do not apply force to the cord, for example by twisting or coiling the cord tightly, or by placing

heavy objects on the cord (particularly at the base of the cord).

z Do not step on the cord, pull on the cord, wind up the cord or perform technical modications of

the cord.

z Regularly remove any build-up of dirt such as dust from the AC plug by removing it from the wall

socket and wiping it with a dry cloth.

z Do not use an AC adapter that has become wet, for example with pet urine.

z The use of these products by children should only be allowed with the full supervision of a parent

or legal guardian.

AC adapter rating information is located on the bottom of the unit.

Component Names and Functions

Wii U Console

Front View

(Slot cover opened)

· View from the right

Rear View

· Please note that the illustrations published in this manual may dier from the nal product.

POWER Button

Press to turn the Wii U console on and o.

Power LED

Shows you the status of the console.

(blue): Power is on (p. 13).

(orange): Console is downloading/

installing data while power is o (p. 14).

(red): Power is o (p. 13).

EJECT Button

Press to eject a disc.

Disc LED

Lights up white when a disc is inserted.

Disc slot

Used to insert Wii U discs or Wii Game Discs.

SYNC Button

Press to pair controllers such as the

Wii U GamePad or separately-sold

Wii Remote™ / Wii Remote Plus (p. 15).

SD Card slot

Used to insert separately-sold SD Cards

(see

Wii U Electronic Manual, “Using

SD Cards”).

USB ports

Used to connect separately-sold USB devices

marked with

(see Wii U Electronic

Manual, “Using USB Devices”).

Battery cover

Covers the compartment containing the

lithium coin cell battery (CR2032).

· Do not remove this cover except when

replacing the lithium coin cell battery.

Air intake

AC adapter connector

AV Multi Out connector

Sensor bar connector

HDMI™ port

Air vent

Component Names and Functions

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Component Names and Functions

Wii U GamePad

Front View

Left Stick (L Stick)

· The Left Stick can be pressed and used like

a button.

Control Pad

Sensor bar

Detects movement of Wii Remotes when the

Wii Remote is used to control the screen on

the Wii U GamePad. (Supported software only.)

· When used in this way, this component functions

in eectively the same manner as the Sensor Bar

(RVL-014) which is included as part of the

Premium Pack.

· When using Wii Remotes to control software on

the TV screen, you will need a separately-sold

Sensor Bar (p. 16).

Camera

A, B, X and Y Buttons

Right Stick (R Stick)

· The Right Stick can be pressed and used like

a button.

+ Button

– Button

Speakers

POWER Button

Press to turn the Wii U console and

Wii U GamePad on and o (p. 13).

TV Button

Perform TV, digital video recorder and TV tuner

(e.g. cable television, satellite television)

controls (p. 13).

Battery LED

Lights up when charging and indicates battery

level (p. 12).

HOME Button

Press to congure settings for controllers

such as the Wii U GamePad or Wii Remote,

or to view the HOME Menu, where you can

access features such as electronic manuals

(see

Wii U Electronic Manual, “HOME Menu”).

· The HOME Button LED will light up blue when

someone on your friend list comes online (see

Wii U Electronic Manual, “Friend List”), or

when you receive a call via the built-in Wii U Chat

software, among other events.

Microphone

Touch screen

NFC touchpoint

Finds and reads data from items such as cards

which support NFC (near-eld communication).

(Supported software only.)

Touch Screen Controls

Touch

Gently pressing the touch screen with the

stylus is called “touching” (or “tapping”).

· If the touch screen does not respond properly, please refer to the “Touch screen cannot be used (no response

from touch screen)” part of the Troubleshooting section (p. 34).

Slide

Tracing over the touch screen with the stylus

held gently against it is called “sliding”.

Standing the Wii U GamePad Up

Place the Wii U GamePad in a Wii U GamePad Stand or Wii U GamePad

Cradle on a at, stable surface (e.g. a tabletop).

· Do not place the Wii U GamePad on its side.

· Do not use the touch screen, buttons and so on when standing the

Wii U GamePad up in a stand or cradle.

· The Wii U GamePad Stand and Wii U GamePad Cradle are included in the

Premium Pack only.

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Component Names and Functions

Top View

Rear View

Bottom View

L Button / ZL Button

R Button / ZR Button

Stylus holder

Stores the Wii U GamePad stylus.

Volume control

Slide left and right to adjust the volume

of the Wii U GamePad.

Infrared transceiver

Exchanges information using infrared

communication.

Audio jack

Plug commercially-available headphones in

here. When using headphones, ensure that

you plug them in rst before wearing them.

· When headphones are plugged in, the speakers

will be muted.

AC adapter connector

Connects to the Wii U GamePad AC Adapter.

Support

Hand grips

Battery cover

The Wii U GamePad Battery is stored here.

· Do not remove the battery cover except

when replacing the battery.

SYNC Button

Press to pair the Wii U GamePad with a

Wii U console (p. 15).

Charging terminals

Connect to the charging terminals on the

cradle.

Accessory connector

Connects to accessories for use with the

Wii U GamePad.

Charging the Wii U GamePad

The battery LED will turn orange while the Wii U GamePad

is charging, and will turn o when charging has nished. The

battery LED may not go out if you charge the Wii U GamePad

while it is in use.

· Charge only in places where the temperature is between

10 and 35°C.

· Charge the Wii U GamePad if it is being used for the rst time or

if it has not been used for a long time.

Connect the Wii U GamePad AC Adapter as shown in the diagrams below to charge the Wii U GamePad.

Make sure to insert the plug the right way up, and ensure that the plug is rmly inserted.

· The illustrations below show the UK version of the AC adapter.

Directly Connecting the AC Adapter

Remove the AC plug from the wall socket after charging has completed, then carefully remove the plug

from the Wii U GamePad, holding both the plug and the Wii U GamePad.

Using the Wii U GamePad Cradle

Place the cradle on a stable surface. If you have a commercially-available cover on your Wii U GamePad,

remove it before charging.

· The cradle is only included as part of the Premium Pack.

How to Charge

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Turning the Power On / O

Charging the Wii U GamePad

Charging Time and Battery Life

· All times are intended as a rough guide.

z Charging time: approx. 2.5 hours

Charging time may dier depending on factors such as usage environment and remaining battery

level.

z Battery life: approx. 3 – 5 hours

Time may dier depending on factors such as screen brightness, features in use (e.g. camera or

microphone), use of wireless communication and ambient temperature.

· The Wii U GamePad comes with the screen brightness set to 4. You can change the brightness of the

screen in Controller Settings on the HOME Menu.

Power-Saving Mode

The Wii U GamePad can automatically adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen based on the

images displayed in order to reduce battery consumption. To use the power-saving mode, enable it

from the Wii U GamePad section of Controller Settings on the HOME Menu.

The behaviour of the battery LED changes depending on the remaining battery level.

· If the battery becomes depleted while playing a game, you will not be able to use the Wii U GamePad.

Charge the Wii U GamePad when the battery LED turns red.

High

Low

Very low

Remaining battery level

Battery LED

(Red)(O ) (Flashing red)

Reading the Battery LED

Turning the Power On / O

You can turn the power on / o using the Wii U console or controllers such as the Wii U GamePad.

There are a number of ways to turn the power on, including those given below. After turning the power on

and selecting a user, the Wii U Menu will appear.

· You can start the Wii Menu directly. After turning the power on, press the B Button on the Wii U GamePad while

the Wii U logo is displayed in the middle of the screen (see Wii U Electronic Manual, “Wii Menu”).

Using the POWER Button on the Wii U GamePad ( )

Press the POWER Button on the Wii U GamePad to turn the

power on and activate the Wii U GamePad screen display.

· The POWER Button on other controllers, such as the Wii Remote,

can also be used to turn the Wii U console on.

· The controller must be paired with the Wii U console

beforehand

(p. 15).

Using the Wii U GamePad TV Button ( )

Press on the Wii U GamePad to display the screen for the TV Remote feature. Touch PLAY Wii U.

· The TV Remote feature also allows you to control the TV using the Wii U GamePad, for example by turning on

the TV or changing the input (see Wii U Electronic Manual, “TV Remote”).

Using the Wii U Console POWER Button ( )

Press the POWER Button on the Wii U console to turn on the

power and activate the Wii U GamePad screen display.

User-Selection Screen

The Wii U Menu will be displayed

after you turn on the power and

select a user (p. 19).

Turning the Power On

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Pairing Controllers

Turning the Power On / O

Press and hold the POWER Button on the Wii U console or a controller for at least one second. When the

power has been turned o, the Wii U console’s power LED will turn from blue to red, and the Wii U GamePad

screen will turn o.

· The power LED will remain on even if the power is turned o.

· The Wii U console cannot be turned o with the Wii U GamePad when using the Wii Menu or Wii Game Discs.

Warning: Turning the Power Back On

Do not immediately turn the power back on after turning it o. Doing so could damage the console.

Once the power LED has turned red, always wait at least four seconds before turning the power

back on.

Auto Power-Down Feature

The Auto Power-Down feature powers down the console if there has been no user interaction with

the console for a certain period of time. You can reset the desired period of time before the console

powers down under Auto Power-Down, accessible from Power Settings in System Settings on the

Wii U Menu.

· The console comes precongured to automatically power down after one hour of no user interaction.

Standby Functions

This feature allows the console to automatically download and install data even after it has been

turned o. If Standby Functions are enabled, the power LED will turn from red to orange shortly

after the console is turned o. If software on the console needs updating or installing, the required

data will be downloaded and installed. Once all data has been downloaded and installed, the

power LED will turn back to red.

· This setting is disabled by default. (You can change it under Power Settings in System Settings on the

Wii U Menu.)

· The power consumption while the console is o is as follows:

 •WhenStandbyFunctionsaredisabledandthepowerLEDisred:lessthan0.5W

•WhenStandbyFunctionsareenabledandthepowerLEDisorange:morethan0.5W

The screen of the Wii U GamePad can be turned o to reduce battery consumption if not in use. To turn o

the screen, select DISPLAY OFF from under Controller Settings on the HOME Menu.

· When the screen is turned o, the battery LED will slowly turn o.

Turning the Power O

Turning the Wii U GamePad Screen O

Pairing Controllers

Controllers, such as the separately-sold Wii Remote, must be paired with the Wii U console before use.

Once a controller has been paired, you can use the POWER Button on that controller to turn the Wii U console

on and o.

· A Sensor Bar (p. 16) is required in order to use Wii Remotes (except for certain software titles).

· If you pair a controller with one Wii U console and then wish to use it with another console, you must pair the

controller with that console rst. The same applies if you wish to use a Wii-compatible controller with a Wii™ console

once it is paired with the Wii U console.

· To pair a Wii Balance Board™, refer to the manual for the software that supports it.

To pair controllers such as Wii Remotes, press the SYNC Button

on the Wii U console (once) while the Wii U Menu is displayed.

You can then pair controllers by following the instructions on

the TV screen and pressing the SYNC Button on the controller.

· You can pair up to a total of ten controllers (this number does

not include the Wii U GamePad). Once you exceed this limit,

existing controller pairings will be deleted, starting from the

oldest pairing.

Once pairing has completed, a Player LED on the controller

will light up. The Player LED that lights up indicates the

player number assigned to that controller.

P1 P2 P3 P4

Example: Wii Remotes

To pair a Wii U GamePad, press the SYNC Button on the

Wii U console twice while the Wii U Menu is displayed.

Next, press the SYNC Button on the Wii U GamePad and

pair it by entering the symbols shown on the TV screen,

following the on-screen explanation.

Pairing Wii Remotes and Other Controllers

Pairing a Wii U GamePad

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Positioning the Sensor Bar

Before using Wii Remotes, you must position a Sensor Bar (RVL-014) following the steps below. A Sensor Bar is

included as part of the Premium Pack. (Please note that Wii Remotes and the Sensor Bar are not compatible

with some software.)

Connect the Sensor Bar to the

Wii U console

Plug it into the sensor bar connector at the rear

of the Wii U console. Ensure that the plug is rmly

inserted. If you purchased the Basic Pack, you can use

a Sensor Bar from a Wii console set you already own.

Remove the protective lm from the

bottom of the Sensor Bar

Place the Sensor Bar either above or below the television screen

Before placing the Sensor Bar, read the “Sensor Bar Placement Tips” section (p. 17).

If You Place the Sensor Bar Below the TV Screen

Start System Settings from the Wii U Menu, select Wii REMOTE AND SENSOR BAR, then select

SET SENSOR BAR POSITION and nally select BELOW TV to specify the position of your Sensor Bar.

How to Position the Sensor Bar

Sensor Bar Placement Tips

The Sensor Bar should be in

a central position and facing

straight ahead.

· Do not mount the Sensor Bar on the TV’s

ventilation.

Place the Sensor Bar as far forwards

(so that it is slightly in front of the

TV) and as level as possible.

If placing the Sensor Bar on a TV

stand, place it as near to the screen

as possible.

Use the Wii Remote in an environment that meets the following conditions:

z you should be able to see the Sensor Bar straight in front

of you

z there should be no obstacles between the Sensor Bar and

the Wii Remote

z you should be standing or sitting in front of the television

z you should be 1– 3m away from the Sensor Bar

If you are having diculty using the Wii Remote, adjust its

settings by starting System Settings from the Wii U Menu and

then selecting Wii REMOTE AND SENSOR BAR, or consult the

“Wii Remote cannot be operated (does not respond correctly)”

section of the Troubleshooting chapter

(p. 35).

Play Environment

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In System Settings, you can congure Wii U console settings

such as internet connections or data management, and view

information such as the system version of the Wii U console.

· These settings are shared across all users. You cannot congure

settings for individual users (p. 19).

Congure settings by touching the Wii U GamePad screen. For information about the available options

and the items you can congure, see Wii U Electronic Manual, “System Settings”.

Setting category

Select to congure individual items.

List of available settings for each category

System version

List of setting categories

Touch an icon to jump directly to the

corresponding category.

Explanations of Settings

Explanations will appear on the TV screen while you are conguring

settings. To scroll through the explanation on the TV screen, use the

Right Stick on the Wii U GamePad.

Configuring Settings

User Settings

System Settings

On the Wii U console, game save data, play time and other such items can be managed or saved for

individual users. If the console will be used by several people, for example a family, then you should rst

add users for each person who will use the console.

In order to use online services or features, you must congure an internet connection and link a Nintendo

Network ID (see

Wii U Electronic Manual, “User Settings”).

· More information will be displayed on the TV screen when you congure these settings.

A Nintendo Network ID is necessary to use Nintendo Network™ services and features. Each user

must link a Nintendo Network ID in order to use Miiverse™ and Nintendo eShop, and manage friend

information.

· A Nintendo Network ID is dierent from a Club Nintendo account.

· An email address is required to create a Nintendo Network ID.

· A parent or legal guardian should create a Nintendo Network ID for children.

The parent or legal guardian’s email address must be used.

Touch NEW USER on the user-selection screen that appears

after turning the power to the console on, then follow the

on-screen instructions.

· Up to 12 users can be added to one Wii U console.

· You can also add users by touching the Mii™ that appears at the

top left of the Wii U Menu.

Touch the Mii that appears at the top left of the Wii U Menu to display the user-selection screen. To select

a new user, touch the Mii for that user.

· Touch USER SETTINGS to edit a user’s Mii, change user information, delete users and so on.

Adding Users

Changing Users

User Settings

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Transferring Software and Data

Data saved on a Wii console, such as software and save data,

can be transferred (moved) to a Wii U console.

· Data will be deleted from the Wii console once transferred.

· You cannot transfer data from a Wii U console to a Wii console.

Once data has been transferred to a Wii U console, it cannot be

returned to a Wii console.

You will need the following to perform a transfer:

z Wii U console pack and Wii console pack

z separately-sold SD / SDHC Memory Card (with at least 512MB of free space)

(hereafter referred to as “SD Card”)

z broadband internet environment (see Quick Start Guide, “Internet Settings”)

· For more information about connecting a Wii console to the internet, refer to the Wii Operations Manual –

Channels & Settings.

The data listed below will be transferred as a set. You cannot select individual items to transfer, nor can you

transfer any other kinds of data, such as save data for Nintendo GameCube™ software.

Wii Software

z Save data for Wii software

z WiiWare™ and save data

1, 2

z Virtual Console™ titles and save data

1, 2

z Add-on content for software

Wii Shop Channel

z Wii Points

z Wii Shop Channel account activity

Other z Mii characters

If the save data has been moved to an SD Card, please move it back to the Wii console before starting the transfer.

Any software that came pre-installed on your Wii console cannot be transferred.

The Wii Points balance will be added to the Wii U console’s Wii Shop Channel balance. You cannot perform

a transfer if the total balance would exceed 10,000 Wii Points.

The Mii characters will be moved to the Mii Channel on the Wii U console’s Wii Menu.

Transferable Data

Software on the Wii console that has been deleted or moved to an SD Card

The Wii Shop Channel account activity will be moved to the Wii Shop Channel on the Wii Menu of the

Wii U console. If you have deleted any software acquired through the Wii Shop Channel or moved it

to an SD Card, please redownload it (free of charge) from the Wii Shop Channel on the Wii U console.

Transferring Software and Data

Connection Check

Check the connection between the Wii U console, the Wii console and the Sensor Bar, and check each

console’s internet connectivity.

Wii console Wii U console

Sensor Bar

Wii AV cable etc HDMI cable etc

Example: A connected TV.

Linking a Nintendo Network ID

You must link a Nintendo Network ID (p. 19) before transferring

data. You can check whether one has been linked by the Mii icon

in the upper left corner of the Wii U Menu screen.

: If the background of the Mii icon is blue, then a Nintendo

Network ID has been linked and you can continue with

the transfer procedure.

: If the background of the Mii icon is grey, then a Nintendo

Network ID has not yet been linked. Touch the user Mii

and link a Nintendo Network ID (see Wii U Electronic

Manual, “User Settings”).

When both consoles are connected to the TV, change the TV’s input to operate the Wii U and Wii in turn.

· If you are alternately connecting the Wii and Wii U consoles to the TV using one AV cable, switch the AV cable

between consoles when swapping the SD Card.

· Do not remove the SD Card, turn either of the consoles o or disconnect AC adapters while data is being saved

or loaded. Doing so could cause damage to the devices and/or data loss.

Select the Wii Menu icon from the

Wii U Menu.

Preparing for the Transfer

Transfer Procedure

22 23

Select Wii SYSTEM TRANSFER.

Wii System Transfer must be downloaded (free of

charge) from the Wii Shop Channel. Its icon should

appear in the Wii Menu.

• Select the system memory as the save destination.

Select the newly-appeared

Wii SYSTEM TRANSFER.

Insert the SD Card to be used for the

transfer into the Wii U console.

Read the warnings on the screen and follow the

on-screen guide as you perform the transfer.

Information about the Wii U console will be saved

to the SD Card.

Change the TV input from the Wii U console to the Wii console.

If you only have one Wii Remote to operate both consoles, then it must be paired with the

Wii console (see

Wii Operations Manual – System Setup).

Download the Wii U Transfer Tool from

the Wii Shop Channel on the Wii console.

Select START SHOPPING to download the Wii U

Transfer Tool under Wii CHANNELS, free of charge.

• Select the Wii System Memory as the save destination.

Select Wii U TRANSFER TOOL from

the Wii Menu.

Remove the SD Card from the

Wii U console and insert it into the

Wii console.

Read the warnings on the screen and follow the

on-screen guide as you perform the transfer. Data

from the Wii console will be saved to the SD Card.

• Only data saved to the Wii System Memory will be transferred to the SD Card.

Change the TV input from the Wii console to the Wii U console.

If you only have one Wii Remote to operate both consoles, then it must be paired with the

Wii U console

(p. 15).

Remove the SD Card from the

Wii console and insert it into the

Wii U console.

Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer the

Wii console data (saved to the SD Card) to the

Wii U console.

Once the transfer has completed, the data will be deleted from the SD Card.

Transferring Software and Data

24 25

Calibrating Controllers

Entering Text

Use the keyboard that appears on the screen when you need to enter text.

Use the on-screen keys to enter text.

Text you have entered will appear here.

Open the keyboard menu to change the word

prediction language or switch to one of the

additional keyboards (see below).

Predicted words will appear here as you

type them. Select

to cycle through

candidates.

Start a new line.

Confirm text entry.

Space bar

Touch keys to enter characters.

Shift / Caps lock

Delete the character to the left of the cursor.

Switch between sections of the main keyboard

(alphabet / punctuation, numbers / some special

characters, common punctuation / symbols).

There are three main text entry methods to choose from. You can also set the language used for word

prediction.

· The available methods may dier depending on the software in use.

Main keyboard This is the normal keyboard used for text entry. The word-prediction feature will use

the dictionary for the language you have selected. Dictionaries for English, French,

Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese and Russian are available. To switch to

this keyboard from the Symbols or Special keyboards, select ENG, FRA, ESP, DEU, ITA,

NED, POR or РУС from the keyboard menu.

Symbols Switch to the symbol-only keyboard.

Special Switch to a special-characters-only keyboard, featuring accented characters and

characters used in languages such as Greek or Russian.

· The layout of the normal keyboard is based on the language setting of the console. For example, if the console

language is set to English, a British English QWERTY keyboard layout will be used, while if the language is set to

French, a French AZERTY keyboard layout will be used.

Screen Layout

Available Keyboards

Entering Text

If the touch screen of the Wii U GamePad does not respond correctly, or if the control sticks of controllers in

general do not respond correctly, follow the instructions here in order to perform calibration.

Calibrate the touch screen using the Wii U GamePad option in System Settings on the Wii U Menu.

If you are unable to operate the Wii U Menu using touch controls, you can use the

Control Pad and the

A Button instead.

The Left Stick and Right Stick of the Wii U GamePad are analogue control sticks. The angle and direction

of these control sticks are read by the controllers to allow you to perform precision controls. When the

control sticks are not tilted in any direction, their status is referred to as the “neutral position”.

If the control sticks are tilted in any direction when

performing the operations listed below, they will

be misrecognised as being in the neutral position,

causing them to function incorrectly:

z Turning the power to the console on

z Starting software

z Closing software and returning to the Wii U Menu

Calibration (Resetting the Neutral Position)

To reset the neutral position, stop touching the control sticks, then press and hold the A, B, + and – Buttons

for at least three seconds.

If the screen moves during play even though you are not operating the Wii U GamePad, or the movement

of the screen does not match the movement of the Wii U GamePad correctly, then go to the HOME Menu

and hold the Y Button and the B Button for at least three seconds. When the calibration screen is displayed,

place the Wii U GamePad on a at surface, and select CALIBRATE or REVERT TO DEFAULTS.

· After selecting CALIBRATE, please make sure the Wii U GamePad is placed on a at surface.

Calibrating the Touch Screen

Calibrating the Control Sticks

Example: Wii U GamePad Left Stick

Calibrating the Motion Controls

Calibrating Controllers

26 27

Replacing and Removing Batteries

You should replace the Wii U GamePad Battery if the controller can only be used for extremely short periods

of time.

Additionally, you should replace or remove the lithium coin cell battery in the console itself if the internal

clock does not function correctly or if you intend to dispose of the console.

· The replacement or removal of batteries should only be carried out by an adult.

· The capacity of the battery in the Wii U GamePad will gradually decrease over time with repeated recharging.

After 500 charges, the battery capacity will be at 70%.

Hold the POWER Button ( ) for at

least one second to turn the power o

If the AC adapter is connected to the Wii U GamePad,

ensure that you disconnect it as well.

Loosen the battery cover screws

There are two screws. They are designed not to fall

out from the battery cover once loosened.

• To avoid damaging the heads of the screws, use a

size 0 cross-head screwdriver.

Remove the battery cover

Lift up the edge of the battery cover, then pull it out.

Wii U GamePad Battery

Replacing and Removing Batteries

Remove the old battery

Unplug the battery from the terminal as shown in the diagrams below.

• Never disconnect the battery from the terminal by pulling on the cable.

• Please dispose of the battery properly after removal (p. 28).

Wait for at least ten seconds, then install the new battery

Make sure the battery is the right way up, then install it as shown in the diagrams below.

• If you insert the new battery without waiting, the battery LED may stop lighting up or ashing.

Replace the battery cover

Put the battery cover back into position and tighten the two screws.

• Always replace the battery cover. If the battery cover is not put back into position, any shock to the

battery may cause damage to the battery, re or rupture of the battery.

• To avoid damaging the heads of the screws, use a size 0 cross-head screwdriver.

28 29

Replacing and Removing Batteries

Ensure that the disc LED is not lit

If the disc LED is lit, press the EJECT Button and remove the disc.

Turn o the console and disconnect the AC adapter

Ensure that the power LED is red, then unplug the Wii U AC Adapter from the socket outlet.

Turn over the console and remove the battery cover

The battery cover screw is designed not to fall out once loosened.

• To avoid damaging the head of the screw, use a size 0 cross-head screwdriver.

Remove the battery, install the new

battery and replace the battery cover

After removing the battery, place the new lithium

coin cell battery (CR2032) with the positive (+) side

facing up, then replace the battery cover.

• To avoid damaging the head of the screw, use a

size 0 cross-head screwdriver.

Wii U Console Battery

Handling Used Lithium Coin Cell Batteries

z Insulate the positive (+) and negative (–) sides using tape to prevent

shorting by metallic objects.

z Do not disassemble the battery.

z Discarding batteries in your general household waste can be

harmful to the environment. When disposing of the battery, follow

appropriate local guidelines and regulations.

z In accordance with the Directive on Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and

Accumulators (2006 / 66

/ EC), battery collection and recycling schemes should be in place

in all EU Member States.

Handling Used Batteries

z Insulate the battery using tape to prevent shorting by metallic

objects.

z Do not disassemble the battery.

The Wii U GamePad uses a lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations.

z Discarding batteries in your general household waste can be harmful to the environment. When

disposing of the battery, follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations.

z In accordance with the Directive on Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators

(2006 / 66 / EC), battery collection and recycling schemes should be in place in all EU Member States.

Wii U GamePad Battery

Replacing and Removing Batteries

30 31

Troubleshooting

Wii U console suddenly turns o

Has dust collected around the air

intake or air vents?

Unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket and use a vacuum

cleaner or similar to remove the dust from the air intake or air

vents.

Has the console been placed some-

where heat can accumulate or on top

of AV equipment?

Place the console somewhere else, or create at least 10cm

of well-ventilated space around the air intake and air vents.

Is the Auto Power-Down feature

enabled?

If the Auto Power-Down feature has been enabled, the console

will power down automatically if there has been no user

interaction for a certain period of time. This period of time can

be recongured under the Auto Power-Down option in System

Settings on the Wii U Menu.

Are you using any unsupported USB

devices with your Wii U console?

If you are using USB devices that are incompatible with the

Wii U console, there is a chance that the console will switch itself

o without warning. Disconnect the USB device and only use

USB devices that have been veried as compatible by Nintendo.

See the Nintendo website (www.support.nintendo.com) for

more information.

Wii U console or controller gets hot

Are you using it in somewhere with

a high ambient temperature, or using

the controller while it is charging?

Using the console or controllers under such conditions will

cause them to become warmer. The operable environments

(room temperatures) for the console and controllers are as

follows:

Wii U console: 10 – 40°C

Wii U GamePad: 10 – 35°C

· Please be careful, as contact with the hotter parts of the controller

for long periods of time may cause skin burns, even if the controller

does not feel particularly hot to touch.

Wii U console does not turn o (power LED does not turn red)

Are you holding down the POWER

Button for at least one second?

If the Wii U console does not turn o after holding the POWER

Button down for at least one second (the power LED does not

turn red), hold the POWER Button for at least four seconds.

Please note that the power LED does not go o even when the

power is o.

· The Wii U console cannot be turned o with the Wii U GamePad

when using the Wii Menu or Wii Game Discs.

Are Standby Functions enabled? If Standby Functions are enabled (p. 14), when the console is

powered down the power LED will turn from red to orange.

Once any outstanding downloads or installations are complete,

the power LED will automatically turn back to red.

This manual covers the topics listed below. Please review the troubleshooting information carefully before

contacting Nintendo Customer Support (see Important Information booklet).

z Power and temperature of devices (below)

z Charging and batteries (p. 32)

z TV display and audio (p. 33)

z Wii U GamePad display and touch screen response (p. 33)

z Controller Operations (p. 35)

· For information on other topics, see the Troubleshooting chapter of the Wii U Electronic Manual on the

Wii U GamePad.

· For information on the Wii Menu, see the Wii Menu Electronic Manual.

· Also refer to any documentation for individual software titles or accessories.

Power and Temperature of Devices

Wii U console does not turn on

Is the AC or DC plug of the AC adapter

inserted rmly?

Ensure that the plugs are rmly inserted

(see

Quick Start Guide).

Is the power LED of the Wii U console

lit?

If the power LED does not light up after pressing the POWER

Button on the Wii U console, unplug the AC adapter from the

wall socket, wait two minutes, then plug it back in to the wall

socket.

If the power LED is ashing red, unplug the AC adapter from

the wall socket, ensure that it is not placed somewhere that

accumulates heat (e.g. on top of AV equipment) and that there

is at least 10cm of well-ventilated space around the air intake

and air vents. Wait for two minutes, then plug the AC adapter

back in to the wall socket and turn the power on.

Wii U GamePad does not turn on

Is the battery depleted? Charge the Wii U GamePad (p. 11).

If the battery LED ashes orange during charging, or if the

problem continues even though the Wii U GamePad is already

charged, take the Wii U GamePad Battery out for ten seconds.

Once replaced, check to see if it is charged (p. 26).

Is the battery correctly inserted?

Troubleshooting

32 33

Troubleshooting

TV Display and Audio

No picture on TV / no audio from TV

Is the TV set to the correct input? Press the source/input button for your TV until the Wii U screen

appears.

· If using an HDMI cable, it may take a moment before the picture

appears depending on the make of your TV. Please wait after

changing the input.

Has the connection type and/or

resolution been set correctly in System

Settings?

If you are using a new cable or TV, congure the correct settings

for the TV and the cable you are using to connect to it under

the TV option in System Settings on the Wii U Menu.

Have you disassembled or modied the

console, or connected any accessories

etc. not authorised by Nintendo?

Remove or disconnect any parts / accessories installed in or

connected to the console.

Display doesn’t match screen size

If the display expands beyond the edges of the TV screen, you can adjust it in Screen Size under the

TV option in System Settings.

· Depending on the type of TV you are using, the display may appear smaller than the screen. This can be

adjusted in your TV’s screen size settings.

Wii U GamePad Display and Touch Screen Response

Wii U GamePad screen does not turn on

Is the Wii U GamePad Battery LED

glowing blue?

If the battery LED is glowing blue, then the display has been

turned o. Press any of the buttons (except for the POWER

Button) to turn the display back on.

Does the screen turn on

several seconds after connecting

the Wii U GamePad AC Adapter

and pressing the POWER Button?

If the screen turns on after doing so, then the battery is

depleted. Leave the AC adapter connected to charge the

battery.

If the screen does not turn on, contact Nintendo Customer

Support (see

Important Information booklet).

Wii U GamePad does not turn o

Are you holding down the POWER

Button on the Wii U GamePad for at

least one second?

If the Wii U GamePad does not turn o after holding the

POWER Button down for at least one second, hold the POWER

Button for approximately four seconds.

Wii U GamePad Battery LED does not light up when turning the controller on

The battery LED lights up when charging or if the battery level is low.

Charging and Batteries

Cannot charge / charging takes a long time

Are you using a supported device? Use the Wii U GamePad AC Adapter

(WUP-011(UKV)/WUP-011(EUR)).

Is the AC adapter rmly plugged in? Unplug the AC adapter from the mains, wait at least 20 seconds,

then charge the controller by plugging the AC adapter rmly

into the AC adapter connector or cradle and the wall socket

(p. 11).

Is there a cover on the Wii U GamePad? If you are using a commercially-available cover, the Wii U GamePad

cannot be charged. Remove the cover before charging.

Are you charging the device in an

environment of 10 – 35°C?

Charge the device in an environment of 10 – 35°C. The battery

will not charge normally in warmer or cooler environments.

Is the battery LED ashing orange? Ensure that the battery is correctly installed (p. 26).

If the battery LED is still ashing orange, contact Nintendo

Customer Support (see

Important Information booklet).

Cannot use software for long periods of time even on a full charge / charging

takes a long time

Are you using the software or

charging the device in an environ-

ment under 10°C?

During use in environments cooler than 10°C, prolonged use

may not be possible, and it may take longer than usual to

charge the device.

Has the battery reached the end of its

life?

The battery life will decrease with repeated charging. If the

duration of time the battery can be used becomes extremely

low, the battery has reached the end of its life. Please replace

it with a new battery (p. 26).

The battery has expanded

Lithium-ion batteries are subject to degradation over time and can expand through repeated recharging.

This is not a malfunction or a potential safety hazard. Please replace the battery if its expansion is aecting

battery life (p. 26).

If the battery leaks, do not touch it and contact Nintendo Customer Support (see

Important

Information booklet).

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Troubleshooting

Wii U GamePad screen hue changes suddenly / brightness changes and it becomes

dicult to see bright colours

Has power-saving mode been

enabled?

When enabled, the power-saving mode will automatically

adjust the screen brightness and colour gradient depending

on the picture displayed in order to reduce battery consump-

tion. This can lead to pale colours whitening and other colours

changing. To maintain xed colours and brightness levels, disable

the power-saving mode from the HOME Menu (p. 12).

Black or bright points on the Wii U GamePad screen that do not go away

Small numbers of stuck or dead pixels and occasional uneven brightness are a characteristic of LCD

screens. These are normal and should not be considered as a defect.

Controller Operations

The cursor or character moves on its own

Have the controls slipped out of

neutral position?

For the Wii U GamePad please see page 25. For other controllers,

please refer refer to their respective manuals.

Wii Remote cannot be operated (does not respond correctly)

Is the Player LED for the Wii Remote

lit?

Press any button on the Wii Remote (except for the POWER

Button).

If no Player LEDs light up, check that the batteries are inserted

correctly. If the Player LEDs still do not light up, replace both

batteries in the Wii Remote.

Has the Wii Remote been paired with

the Wii U console you are using?

Press the SYNC Button on the Wii U console and pair the

Wii Remote following the on-screen instructions.

Is the Sensor Bar too close or too far

away?

Use the Wii Remote at a distance of one to three metres from

the Sensor Bar. If the response is still erratic, adjust the sensitivity

of the Wii Remote using the Adjust Wii Remote Pointer Sensitivity

option in System Settings on the Wii U Menu.

Are there obstacles in front of the

Sensor Bar?

Remove any obstacles between the Wii Remote and Sensor Bar.

Has the Sensor Bar been positioned

correctly?

Ensure that the Sensor Bar has been positioned correctly (p. 16).

Make sure that the Sensor Bar plug has been inserted rmly.

Troubleshooting

Touch screen cannot be used (no response from touch screen)

Are there any obstacles that

could cause wireless interference

between the Wii U console and

the Wii U GamePad?

Do not use any items such as metallic TV stands or shelves,

or devices that could cause interference such as AV equipment,

microwaves or cordless phones, near the Wii U console and

Wii U GamePad.

Is the touch screen response inaccu-

rate?

If the touch screen response is inaccurate, recalibrate it using

the Wii U GamePad option in System Settings on the Wii U Menu.

If this problem prevents you from operating the Wii U Menu

using touch controls, you can use the

Control Pad and the

A Button to control the menu instead.

Have you attached a commercially-

available protective sheet to the

touch screen?

In the following circumstances, the touch screen may not

function correctly. Please refer to the documentation supplied

with the protective sheet, and reattach it correctly.

· Air or dirt has become trapped

between the protective sheet and

touch screen.

· The protective sheet is misaligned.

•Iftheprotectivesheetismisaligned,

please reattach the sheet without

pushing the edges under the

Wii U GamePad frame.

· The protective sheet has slid between

the frame and the touch screen.

· The Wii U GamePad is operating correctly if you remove the

protective sheet and touch screen controls work as normal.

Wii U GamePad picture is distorted (blocky) / sound cuts out

Are there any obstacles that

could cause wireless interference

between the Wii U console and

the Wii U GamePad?

Do not use any items such as metallic TV stands or shelves,

or devices that could cause interference such as AV equipment,

microwaves or cordless phones, near the Wii U console and

Wii U GamePad.

Due to the way wireless communication works you may experience interruptions in sound or video

during use. This is not indicative of a fault.

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Troubleshooting

Are there any bright sources of light

coming from near the Sensor Bar,

such as windows without curtains,

bright light bulbs, and so on?

Check for the following possible causes:

z Bright sunlight coming through windows

If there is a window uncovered by curtains or blinds near

the Sensor Bar, the Wii Remote will not function correctly.

Close the curtains or pull down the blinds.

z Sensor Bar is reected on a highly reective tabletop etc.

The reection of the Sensor Bar may cause the Wii Remote

to not function correctly. Prevent the Sensor Bar from being

reected, for example by covering reective tabletops with

a tablecloth.

z Visible light sources near the Sensor Bar

If there are any light sources (such as electric lights) near

the Sensor Bar that are visible from where you are using

the Wii Remote, these may prevent the Wii Remote from

functioning correctly. Turn o those lights if this is the case.

z Sources of infrared light near the TV

Move or stop using any items that emit light or heat

that are near the Sensor Bar, such as electric, propane

or kerosene heaters, candles or replaces, or stoves.

Is the Wii Remote pointing towards

the Sensor Bar?

Use the Wii Remote while pointing it towards the Sensor Bar.

If the Wii Remote does not function correctly after checking all of the above, press the POWER Button

on the Wii U console for at least four seconds, then unplug the Wii U AC Adapter from the wall socket

once the power LED has turned red. Wait for approximately two minutes, then plug the AC adapter back

in and turn the Wii U console on.

· If the power LED doesn’t turn red even after pressing the POWER Button for at least four seconds, unplug the

AC adapter from the plug socket.

Requesting Repairs

If you are still experiencing problems after checking and following the troubleshooting steps, you

may refer to the manufacturer’s warranty provided in the Important Information booklet and request

an inspection of the aected item by Nintendo Customer Support (see

Important Information

booklet). Irrespective of this, you may also have statutory claims against your retailer under consumer

protection legislation as the purchaser of consumer goods.

Notes

Nintendo Wii U Operating instructions

Brand: Nintendo

Model: Wii U

Category: Touch screen monitors

Type: Operating instructions

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